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Tag: thomas merton

What Happens When You Surrender to God?

July 5, 2026 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

I came across a Thomas Merton prayer in a new book I am reading by Jim Murphy, The Best Possible…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, contemplative prayer, silence teaches, silent prayer, sitting with God, Spiritual Growth, Surrender to God, thomas merton, True self, Trusting God

Closer Than Breath

September 1, 2022 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

My friend Keith Kristich has opened up his course. Closer Than Breath is a 6-week, Centering Prayer course grounded in…

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Posted in: General Filed under: contemplative prayer, Cynthia Bourgeault, divine, keith kristich, Richard Rohr, Thomas Keating, thomas merton

Centering Prayer: The Transforming Work of God

December 21, 2020 Rich Lewis Leave a comment

Centering prayer teaches us to let go. We even let go of repressed and painful thoughts and emotions. Centering prayer…

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Posted in: General Filed under: centering prayer, god, let go, thomas merton, thoughts, True self

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  • Find Your WellAugust 23, 2026
    Just show up. Find your well. Dig deep and see where it takes you. Centering prayer is my well. I began this practice in June of 2014. It resonated with me. As much as possible,…
  • What Do You Do When You Can’t Quiet Your Mind During Centering Prayer?August 20, 2026
    What do you do when you cannot quiet your mind during centering prayer? Nothing. You do not try to stop your thoughts. That is not the goal of centering prayer. Thoughts will come. Plans. Worries.…
  • How Do I Handle Anxiety?August 16, 2026
    How do I handle anxiety? I think most of us suffer from anxiety from time to time. Let me share how I handle it. I practice centering prayer twice per day. Twice per day, I…
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